TITLE:
AI’s Impact on Climate: Myths, Realities, and Possibilities

DATE: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET

LOCATION: Zoom link provided upon registration

Led by Mckenzie Noel and David Garcia
@techniculture_
@aboyizagun
@minkacollective
https://www.behance.net/donnoel1

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
This workshop explores the multifaceted relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change, offering a balanced and insightful perspective. Participants will delve into the environmental impacts of AI, including the carbon footprint of data centers and ethical challenges, while also discovering the innovative ways AI is being leveraged to combat the climate crisis.

We will demystify AI by debunking common myths, such as misconceptions about its environmental harm or its perceived dominance over society. Through real-world examples and case studies, we’ll uncover AI’s potential to revolutionize climate action—from optimizing renewable energy systems to predicting and mitigating natural disasters.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of:
• The true environmental costs and benefits of AI.
• How to critically evaluate AI’s role in sustainability.
• Practical tools and actionable strategies for using AI to create positive environmental impact.

This workshop emphasizes that AI is here to stay, and by embracing its potential responsibly, we can turn it into a powerful ally in the fight against climate change.

☆ REQUIREMENTS: Computer with internet access. ☆

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST:
Kenzi, also known as DJ GÜN, is a dynamic Haitian-American creative force with a broad artistic scope that spans across creative direction, DJing, graphic design, project management, multimedia art, and photography.
As the founder of Techniculture, a groundbreaking music and arts production, Kenzi has created an essential platform for Black queer creatives to showcase their talents in an inclusive and safe space.
Kenzi’s artistic vision weaves together threads of Black pop culture as well as African and Caribbean influences. This fusion is reflected in their bold visuals and immersive soundscapes, making Kenzi a voice in the intersection of culture, art, and social activism.

David (DJ Samadhi) is an Orlando based community builder and project strategist from Medellin (Colombia), founder and creative director of Mink’a Collective.
Mink’a is a network of community builders, multifaceted artists and art collectives that act as agents of cultural transformation.
Created in 2022, Minka is the result of years of building a creative community around shared values, where everyone has a place and an opportunity to express themselves while creating opportunities to increase our acquisitive power (individual and communal) and the refinement of technical skills, transforming the societal construct of western individualism into a collectivist approach that replaces competition with collaboration.

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Our programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

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